Fall Events Include Festivals, Fairs and Open Houses
Fall Events Include Festivals, Fairs and Open Houses
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Fry Farm is located at 2153 S. County Trail in East Greenwich and is operated by family members Jessica and Joe Procopio, who discussed the season’s activities on Studio10.
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Ballard’s SEA-Nordic Film Festival will feature LGBTQ+ films from across the Nordic region, short films, discussions and a collaborative art project. Individual tickets cost $12 for museum members and $14 for the general public, with festival and Saturday passes also available.
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Taste of the Sound at Fishermen’s Terminal will feature food and drinks from more than 75 Washington producers, including seafood, charcuterie, beer, wine, spirits and specialty foods; tickets range from $45 to $95.
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The Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Association’s 60 members spent a week preparing the open house and maintaining its year-round outdoor tracks. Association president Bill Carron said the group is upgrading the railroad to create something lasting for his children and future grandchildren.
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Portland’s Found Footage Festival, hosted by comedians Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, draws from more than 14,000 forgotten VHS tapes and presents bizarre clips with live comedic commentary. The featured collection includes videos involving a dollar-store salesman, porcelain dolls and homemade Bigfoot footage, with warnings for nudity, language and clowns; admission is $20.
Fall festivals and open houses across the Pacific Northwest are drawing families outdoors this season. From model train exhibitions in Central Oregon to food tastings in Seattle and quirky comedy events in Portland, communities are offering something for every interest—many free or low-cost KATU
The season kicks off with major events like Fry Farm's opening on Sept. 19 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and Ballard's week-long celebration Sept. 14–20 featuring films, music and documentaries. Taste of the Sound at Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal on Sept. 17 will showcase food from 75+ regional producers KATU
Model Trains and Miniature Magic Draw 3,000 Visitors
Central Oregon's Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Association held its 29th annual free open house, drawing approximately 3,000 visitors to view more than 20 engines, outdoor tracks and miniature train displays. The group's 60 members spent a week preparing and maintain the yard year-round. President Bill Carron said the association is upgrading the railroad to create something lasting for my children and future grandchildren KATU
Seattle's Food Festival Connects 75+ Regional Producers
Taste of the Sound at Fishermen's Terminal on Sept. 17 features food and drinks from over 75 Washington producers, including seafood, charcuterie, beer, wine, spirits and specialty foods. Ticket prices range from $45 to $95. The event is organized by the Good Business Network of Washington and Feed Seven Generations to connect local farmers and Indigenous agricultural businesses to buyers KATU
Ballard's Nordic Films and Weekly Gatherings
Ballard's Sept. 14–20 schedule packs book clubs, trivia, free music bingo, documentary screenings and the SEA-Nordic Film Festival into one week. The Nordic festival features LGBTQ+ films from across the region, short films, discussions and collaborative art projects. Individual tickets cost $12 for museum members and $14 for the general public KATU
Portland's Found Footage Festival Mines 14,000 Forgotten VHS Tapes
Comedians Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher host Portland's Found Footage Festival, drawing from a collection of more than 14,000 forgotten VHS tapes discovered at thrift stores and garage sales. They present bizarre clips with live comedic commentary. The featured collection includes videos of a dollar-store salesman, porcelain dolls and homemade Bigfoot footage. Admission is $20, with warnings for nudity, language and clowns KATU
Fall Events Span Coastal Towns and Regional Fairs
Additional fall activities include Lincoln City's Second Summer promotion featuring the Fall Kite Festival, craft-beer tastings and coastal hikes. The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon is running its Catio Tour to showcase safe outdoor enclosures for domestic cats. Clownfest and the free Waterfront Vancouver Bluegrass Festival also draw crowds KATU
In Ohio, Cascade Park in Cloverdale hosts a benefit with barbecue chicken dinners ($12), a canoe poker run ($25 registration) and live music. Fry Farm in East Greenwich, Rhode Island opens Sept. 19 with family entertainment and plans a major fall festival for Columbus Day weekend. Spokane County's interstate fair rounds out regional offerings KATU
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